KAURI RURAL FUNDS LIMITED
We look to invest in NZ farm land, forestry assets and agri-businesses
Kauri Rural Funds was founded by business partners Mark Robinson, Lilly Shi and members of the Clarke family. Kauri is the successor to independent businesses established in the 1970’s and 1980’s specialising in agricultural valuation, forestry management, dairy consultancy, law and investment management. We currently have just over $200 million of agricultural and forestry assets under management. We proud ourselves with our down-to-earth management approach, with focuses on economic return on assets invested and regular capital distribution to participants.
What We Do
Based in Cambridge, Waikato, with a representative office in Auckland, Kauri is an independent investment and management firm working alongside farmers, forestry owners, and agri-business operators across New Zealand. We specialise in forestry assets, dairy and drystock farming, and agri-business ventures, focusing on helping landowners improve returns, productivity, and long-term sustainability.
Our work unlocks the full potential of rural assets. For forestry owners, this includes optimising harvest plans, improving access, and applying sustainable land management to enhance log quality and value. For farmers, we assist with increasing stocking rates, pasture utilisation, infrastructure upgrades, and refining management systems tailored to each property’s needs.
Kauri also invests as a partner, acquiring majority or minority stakes in forests, farms, and agri-businesses on behalf of our investors and managed funds. We combine capital, operational expertise, and disciplined management with a collaborative approach to build asset value and deliver reliable long-term income.
Our team brings decades of experience as farm and forestry owners, agricultural consultants, rural valuers, and specialists in investment management, rural law, due diligence, corporate finance, and investor relations. This blend of skills allows us to maximise both the productive capacity and financial performance of assets.
We work with clients seeking to redevelop or replant, sell, restructure debt, expand operations, or implement succession plans, understanding the commercial and personal nature of these decisions.
For investors wanting exposure to New Zealand’s rural sectors without daily management, Kauri provides access to high-quality, professionally managed opportunities, ensuring confidence in operations and returns.
If you’d like to discuss how we can work together—whether to optimise your assets, partner on new developments, or invest in rural New Zealand—please contact us for a confidential conversation.